1964 Seat 600 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,046 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Skoda L (44 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Skoda L weights approximately 250 kg more than 1964 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Seat 600 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 600 | L |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
